@Sarah_BowmarFave workout tool:Pullup bar“I think the pullup bar is my most challenging piece of equipment. Due to several surgeries, an unassisted pullup has always been my biggest struggle in the gym. But out of the struggle comes opportunity. I do pullups each day I lift, and am always trying to improve on them.”
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Krista Dunn
@1BuffMomFave workout tool: Weight-assisted pullup machine“Whether it’s a weight-assisted or regular pullup bar, I like that just changing hand positions can target different areas of the back. I also love focusing on time under tension, like a six-second hold on the way down. It’s excellent for widening the back.”
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Geoff Captain Studios
Danielle Gray
@DanielleGrayFitFave workout tool: Pole“I love doing pole classes—spending time with a great community while training is also addictive. They are still fairly uncommon in the U.S., though growing. Placing at national pole competitions earned me a professional title, and I am proud to be part of this movement changing stereotypes.”Photo by Geoff Captain Studios
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Theodore Banzhaf
Te’Ara Spears
@TinyTeeTotFave workout tool:Kettlebells“Kettlebells have incredible versatility. They’re a fun way to do HIIT and cardio; they also help build muscle mass. Plus, they work on isolation moves as well as a total-body workout. Talk about a win-win!”Photo by Theodore Banzhaf
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Jordan Edwards
@JordanKeFave workout tool:Smith machine“This is by far my favorite. It works various muscle groups, helps with back and knee support, and it’s got you if you fail. There are at least 10 different legs workouts I love to do on it. It’s also great for chest, shoulders, back, biceps, triceps, and more.”
“I think the pullup bar is my most challenging piece of equipment. Due to several surgeries, an unassisted pullup has always been my biggest struggle in the gym. But out of the struggle comes opportunity. I do pullups each day I lift, and am always trying to improve on them.”
“Whether it’s a weight-assisted or regular pullup bar, I like that just changing hand positions can target different areas of the back. I also love focusing on time under tension, like a six-second hold on the way down. It’s excellent for widening the back.”
“I love doing pole classes—spending time with a great community while training is also addictive. They are still fairly uncommon in the U.S., though growing. Placing at national pole competitions earned me a professional title, and I am proud to be part of this movement changing stereotypes.”
“Kettlebells have incredible versatility. They’re a fun way to do HIIT and cardio; they also help build muscle mass. Plus, they work on isolation moves as well as a total-body workout. Talk about a win-win!”
“This is by far my favorite. It works various muscle groups, helps with back and knee support, and it’s got you if you fail. There are at least 10 different legs workouts I love to do on it. It’s also great for chest, shoulders, back, biceps, triceps, and more.”
